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JICA’s

Cooperation

in Egypt

For Sustainable Growth and Prosperity of Egypt

Photo: Emeritus Professor, Ryutsu Keizai University TATSUO MIYAKE

Miyake Setsurei Memorial Museum, Ryutsu Keizai University

32.5%Poverty rate (CAPMAS, 2018)

The proportion of people living on less

than 8,827 EGP (≒$1.30) per day.

23.9 yearsAverage age (US Central Intelligence

Agency, 2018 estimate)

Average age of Japanese is 47.3 years.

32.4%Youth unemployment (ages 15-24)(World Bank, 2019)

Egypt’s total unemployment rate is 11.3%.

Japan’s youth unemployment rate is 2.4%.

100Population (CAPMAS, 2020)

Most populous country in the Middle

East and North Africa region.

million people

$2,800Per capita GNI (World Bank, 2018)

Average per capita GNI in the Middle

East and North Africa region is $7,651

The world average is $11,097.

1.93%Population growth (World Bank, 2017)

Egypt’s population is tentatively calculated

to reach 150 million in 2050. Population

growth in Japan is -0.1%.

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Why Cooperate with Egypt?

Egypt in Numbers

The bilateral relationship between Egypt and Japan is tracedback to 19th century, when the Japanese mission visitedEgypt. Since then, there has been a good and strongrelationship between Egypt and Japan in a variety of fieldsincluding politics, economics and culture.

Egypt is a great nation, located at a geopolitically importantpoint, linking the Middle East, Africa and Europe.

Given this, Egypt’s stability, development and empowering enhancement of its constructive role inthe region are important for the MENA regional peace and stability. Moreover, with a large youngpopulation, Egypt’s labor force and market are also attractive for Japanese businesses, withabout 50 companies having expanded operations here.Japan’s cooperation in Egypt began with technical cooperation in 1954, followed by grant aid in1973, and ODA loan in 1974. In 1977, JICA Egypt Office was established and since then, JICAcontinued to provide cooperation in Egypt. Through cooperation across a wide range of sectors,JICA will continue to support the sustainable development of Egypt and will help strengtheningthis bilateral relationship.

Photo: JICA/ Hiroki Gomi

3 Pillars of Cooperation in Egypt

I. Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

II. Poverty Reduction / Enhancement of Standard of Living

Irrigation and

Rural Development Basic Social Services

III. Human Resources Development / Improvement of Public Sector

Education / Human

Resources Development Public Sector

Empowerment

South-South/

Triangular Cooperation

Transportation Electricity Private Sector

Development

Tourism

Development

JICA’s Assistance Schemes and Results in Egypt

ODA Loans

Total: 713.6 billion yen (Accumulated Amount)

ODA Grants


ODA Grants is financial assistance in whichfunds are granted to developing countries tosupport construction works or services suchas procuring equipment and materials that arenecessary for economic and socialdevelopment.

Technical Cooperation

Total: 84. 3 billion yen Acceptance of training participants:

11,292

Dispatch of experts: 3,470

Volunteer Programs

Total: 306 JOCVs(JOCVs: Japan Overseas Cooperation

Volunteers)

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ODA loans support developing countries byproviding low-interest, long-term andconcessional funds to finance theirdevelopment efforts. Projects are led bythe developing countries themselves and itwill foster their ownership.

(as of the end of FY2019) (as of the end of FY2019)

(as of the end of FY2018) (as of the end of FY2019)

JICA provides Japan’s technologies, skills

and knowledge to people in developing

countries in order to nurture them into

leaders for the sustainable development of

that country’s society and economy.

The aim of JICA’s volunteer programs is to

contribute to economic and social

development by addressing poverty and

environmental issues while interacting directly

with local communities and respecting their

values, lifestyle and culture.

ODA Loans


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ODA Grants


JICA’s ODA loans were mainly directed to the electric power sector with 32% including the construction

of Zafarana Wind Power Plant, transportation and telecommunications sectors with 21%, such as Borg El

Arab International Airport Modernization Project, besides other sectors including tourism, education,

water supply and others.

JPY 3,865 million(22 grants in total)



JPY 970 million(9 grants in total)



JICA’s ODA grants were mainly directed to the public works and utilities sector with 42% such as the Suez CanalBridge Construction Project, Agriculture and Fisheries sector with 31%, besides other sectors including humanresources, planning and government and healthcare.

JPY 229.1 million( 1 9 l o a n s i n t o t a l )

JPY 150.3 million( 1 0 l o a n s i n t o t a l )

JPY 110.4 million( 8 l o a n s i n t o t a l )

JPY 84.3 mil l ion( 2 l o a n s i n t o t a l )





2.9%

41.3%

31.1%

0.7%

10.7%

13.2%Planning andGovernment

Public Works/ Utilities

Agriculture, Forestry &Fisheries

Energy

Human Resources

HealthCare

32.1%

21.1%11.8%

1.9%

1.5%

11.8%

2.6%

18.1%

Electric Power

Transportation &Telecommunications

Tourism

Agriculture and Irrigation

Water Supply, Sewage andSanitation and EnvironmentalConservationManufacturing

Education and Other SocialServices

Electricity

I. Inclusive and Sustainable Growth

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Inauguration Ceremony for Cairo North Power

Plant on May 28, 2019 (Electricity Sector

Rehabilitation and Improvement Project)

Dr. Mohamed Moussa Ali Omran

Former First Undersecretary,

Ministry of Electricity and Renewable

Energy

I am deeply grateful for our long-standing friendship

with Japan.

Egyptian-Japanese relations are characterized by

durable joint coordination and long friendly relations

between the two countries. The solid bilateral

cooperation between the two countries contributed in a

series of mega-projects, through implementation and

rehabilitation of a number of power plants such as: Gas-

fired combined cycle power plants, Renewable Energy

Power Plants, etc.

I look forward to even more extensive collaboration with

Japan, utilizing Japanese knowledge and advanced

technology.

JICA Egypt Office held a seminar in February

2019 on “Promoting Energy Efficiency and

Conservation in Egypt Lessons Learnt from

Experiences in Bangladesh” on February 26, 2019

With 6% average annual increase of electricity demand in Egypt and in line with SDG 7 and 13 on

ensuring energy access to all and combating climate change, JICA has mobilized tremendous financial

support, technical assistance and training opportunities to help develop the electricity sector which is the

cornerstone for economic growth and prosperity of Egypt. Majority of JICA’s recent support has been to

scale up renewable energy including wind and solar and also to promote efficient and reliable supply,

transmission and distribution through rehabilitation of existing power plants, substations and control

centers and enhancement of distribution networks.

Through technical assistance, JICA is promoting the electricity sector reform, private sector participation

and energy efficiency. In addition, huge opportunities of training abroad and capacity development are

being offered to the officials of Government of Egypt.

<Achievements in Figures in ODA Loan>

14 Projects

Completed

3 Projects

On-going

$ 2.1 billion

Total commitments

Gulf Al Zayt Wind Power Plant constructed along the coast

of the Red Sea

Transportation

The population of Greater Cairo region, the

global metropolis comprises Cairo Governorate

and the urban areas of Giza and Qalyoubia

Governorates, exceeded 24 million in 2018,

and it is expected to reach 40 million in 2050.

Traffic congestion in Cairo results in annual

economic losses of 8 billion dollars, which is

equivalent to approximately 3% of GDP. To

help alleviate this congestion, in 2002, JICA

formulated the reference master plan study

called: Cairo Regional Area Transportation

Study (CREATS). The study included 59

priority projects in the major transport sector

aspects as: improvement of people’s mobility,

optimal infrastructure development, accessible

Transport for all, safe and comfort transport,

and sustainable institutional and financial

mechanisms. The study is still considered as a

comprehensive transport planning model.

Accordingly, JICA is providing related facility and equipment such as solar power generation, high

efficiency air conditioning, Light Emitting Diode (LED) and photo-catalysis on the basis of the concept of

Eco-Airport.

Prospective view for underground metro station of

the Greater Cairo Metro Line No. 4 (Currently

receiving Japanese ODA loan)

Borg El Arab International Airport Modernization Project (2010)

JICA views the airports as the key

infrastructure for Egypt to earn foreign

currency from tourism and migrant workers.

Among the airports in Egypt, JICA is focusing

on the development of “Borg El Arab

International Airport”, which is located near

Alexandria. In 2005, JICA financed the

airport’s modernization, inaugurated in 2010.

In 2016, JICA concluded the L/A for the

expansion of the airport to meet the

increasing demand. The airport is designed

based on the concept of Eco-Airport to remit

environmental load responding to global

climate change.

8 billion dollars per yearin economic losses in Cairo (2014, World Bank)

CREATS study highlighted the need for integrated multi-

modal transport networks. The construction of Cairo

Metro Line No. 4, was among the priority projects. JICA

financed the feasibility, and detailed studies of the

project. The loan agreement for financing the Line 4

Phase 1 Project was signed in 2012. Project Consultant

was selected in 2016. The consortium includes

Japanese and Egyptian firms. The project is about 18

km connecting Pyramids District with the center of old

Cairo at Fustat area, crossing the Nile River in two

points are Manial El-Roda and connecting line 4 with

line 1 at El-Malek El-Saleh Station and connecting line 2

at Giza Station. It is expected that Phase 1 of the line

will shorten the travel time between central Cairo to the

Pyramids District to be 30 minutes, which currently takes

more than one hour by car, thereby contributing to the

improvement of life in Cairo and economic development

through tourism promotion.

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Suez & Sinai Development

Former Suez Canal Expansion Project was completed in

1984, JICA provided financial aid through ODA loan, as well

as capacity development and regional development through

sharing Japanese expertise.

Since 1974, Japan has continued to provide aid to the

Suez Canal, which is an important source of foreign

currency revenues for Egypt, and is a key channel of

logistics connecting East and West. JICA also supported

to develop around the canal such as ODA loan for the

construction of the telephone network (1986), grant aid

for rehabilitation of Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel (1992), as well

as the construction of Attaka Port (1991), and technical

cooperation for formulating development plan for Suez

bay coastal area and Sinai Peninsula.

Suez Canal

― Suez Canal

● Suez Canal Bridge

● Ahmed Hamdi Tunnel

● EJS

● Attaka Port

Suez Canal Authority

The “Suez Canal” Bridge is the only cable stayed bridge

connecting Asia and Africa continents. Supported by

Japanese grant aid, the project was completed in 2001.

The Suez Canal Authority (SCA), a large-scale organization,

directly under the Prime Minister's Office, had been in charge of

management, development, maintenance of the Suez Canal. In

2000, JICA implemented “the Study of Management and

Development and Operate Plan of the Suez Canal" aiming at

improvement in the management of the Canal adjusted to the

ever-changing world trade that notably required the progress of

containerization, establishment of demand forecasting system,

and the toll collection and service system based on demand

projection. In recent years, issues emerged as the size of ships

has increased, such as the development of new routes and

piracy problems occurred off the coast of Aden and Somalia.

ODA Loan Technical Cooperation Grant Aid

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JICA implemented “The Project on Enhancement of Competitive Strategy for Suez Canal” (2012-2015) to

provide SCA with required modern techniques and know-how on demand forecast modeling, and

reasonable tariff setting system to develop competitive strategy of SCA so as to adapt to the drastically

fluctuating world maritime market.

Explanation of demand forecast model by

SCA’s officer

Tourism Development

11.9% of GDP, 9.5% of Employment

(2018, World Travel and Tourism Council) Tourism is an important industry for Egypt,

accounting for approximately 11.9% of GDP and

9.5% of employment. Tourist numbers have

declined considerably though, from 14 million in

2011, to 5 million in 2016, and the government is

striving for recovery of the tourism industry.

The Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM) is constructed

in Giza area adjacent to the Pyramids to contribute

to the preservation and restoration of the world’s

cultural heritage. It is expected to exhibit a huge

number of artifacts including the famous treasures

of King Tutankhamun and his exquisite golden

mask. This iconic museum will be one of the most

important symbols of the Egyptian-Japanese long

history of cooperation.

Japanese technologies are being utilized through technical

cooperation for the conservation and restoration of Egyptian

cultural properties. JICA has trained more than 2,000 people

through various training programs.

Overview of the Grand Egyptian Museum

Through the GEM Joint Conservation Project, Japanese and

Egyptian Experts are working jointly for the conservation,

restoration and transportation of the key artifacts to be

displayed at the new museum.

Prospective view for the Grand Egyptian Museum (GEM), receiving Japanese ODA loans and technical cooperation

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JICA is financing the construction of the

GEM through two ODA loans of a total

around $ 800 million. Additionally, JICA is

providing technical cooperation in relation

to (1) conservation, restoration, packing

and transportation of artifacts at the GEM

Conservation Center “GEM-CC”; (2)

management and operation of the

museum and exhibitions, in order to

support the preparation for the museum’s

opening; (3) excavation of the second

Khufu Ship “also known as the Solar Boat”

in the Pyramids area which is expected to

become one of the key attractions of the

GEM. Technical Cooperation activities at the GEM-CC

includes supporting artifacts database

development, capacity building of conservators in

cooperation with the National Research Institute

for Cultural Prosperities in Tokyo, aiming at

enhancing the knowledge and skills of

conservation practice, as well as supporting

GEM-CC to become an international leading

institute of conservation practice and research.

GEM and JICA advanced their technical cooperation

into a joint conservation project, where Egyptian and

Japanese experts are working together on the

conservation, restoration, packing and transportations

of the 72 target artifacts that were jointly selected to

be displayed at GEM. These 72 artifacts include

artifacts different materials such as wood, textile,

mural paintings, and stones. The artifacts include

King Tut’s golden bed, chariots, as well as his tunic,

gloves, socks, and clothes.

JICA is working together with the Ministry of

Antiquities and GEM to develop a sustainable

management and operation system of GEM through

capacity development of the GEM management staffs

in the fields of museum management, museum

exhibition, ICT, education and transportation.

Capacity building of conservators

Through the cooperation with the Institute of the

Solar Boat, JICA is supporting the excavation,

conservation, measuring and scanning of the

Second Khufu Boat, known as the Second Solar

Boat. Discovered in 1987 by the Japanese

archeology team led by Prof. Sakuji Yoshimura,

it’s currently in the process of excavation and

conservation to be ready for display at the GEM.

Ramsis Statue at the entrance hall

The excavation work of the Second Solar Boat

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Capacity building of conservators

The excavation work of the Second Solar Boat

II. Poverty Reduction / Enhancement of Standard of Living

Since ancient times, civilization

developed along the Nile River

and grain has been produced in

Egypt. Until today, many people

are still engaged in farming and

agriculture as a major industry,

accounting for approximately 30%

of the working population.

Agriculture uses a lot of water, but

the average annual rainfall in

Egypt is just 51 mm. Thus, water

from the Nile needs to be used

more efficiently.

Monshat El Dahab Regulator on Bahr Yusef Canal (grant aid project

for repair of the regulator completed in 2010)

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Annual Rainfall(FAO, 2016)

51 mm

In addition, many of

underprivileged people live in

rural areas. JICA believes that the

support for small-scale farmers,

women and other socially

vulnerable people in rural areas

will lead to poverty reduction and

a more stable society.

For this reason, JICA provided

training programs to small-scale

farmers and rural women to transit

from “Grow and then sell”

approach to “Grow to sell”

approach so as to improve their

livelihoods.

JICA also supports development

of irrigation facilities and the

strengthening of water user

associations for the efficient use

of water resources.

JICA is supporting the finance of the “Project for

Construction of the New Dirout Group of Regulators” with

an amount of JPY 5.8 billion.

The Dirout Group of Regulators, constructed in 1872, is

the oldest regulator in Egypt, and plays a vital role of

distributing irrigation water to all the beneficiary area of

1.5 million feddans, almost 18% of total cultivated area in

Egypt.

The project will construct new regulators due to replace

the one for better functioning.

Intercropping Demo-Farm. Improving Small-Scale Farmers' Market-Oriented Agriculture Project (ISMAP)(Technical Cooperation 2014 - 2019).

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Handing over the ISMAP project from the project team to the ministry’s Implementation Unit (Technical Cooperation).

Annual population increase of

2 million people(World Bank, 2015)

Health Care

Series of JICA’s cooperation is based on “Japan-Egypt

Cooperation Initiative in Health Care Sector” that is

mentioned in the Joint Statement between President

El Sisi and Prime Minister Abe in 2016. There are 5

pillars: 1. Strengthening of Health Care System (in

terms of Universal Health Coverage (UHC)), 2. Human

Resources Development, 3. Maternal and Child

Health, 4. Cooperation with Private Companies

regarding Medical Technology, Medical Equipment,

Human Resources Development and others, 5.

Cooperation for African countries.

Japan is one of the leading countries to promote UHC

in the world with high commitment. JICA has always

been supporting the UHC not only in Egypt but also in

many other countries in the world in recognition of

Sustainable Development Goals (SDG no.3) and

Tokyo International Conference for African

Development (TICAD).

As the Universal Health Insurance (UHI) Law has

been coming into force in Egypt in July 2019, JICA is

implementing “Project for Quality Improvement of

Hospitals (2019-2024) together with Ministry of Health

and Population in order to enhance the management

capacity and quality of public hospitals to be qualified

with the new accreditation regulation under UHI law.

JICA also works together with UHI related official

entities such as Ministry of Finance, Universal Health

Insurance Authority (UHIA), General Authority for

Healthcare Provider (GAHP) and General Authority for

Healthcare Accreditation and Regulation (GAHAR).

Since the 1970s, Japan has supported the expansion

and improvement of healthcare services in Egypt,

including the construction of the Cairo University

Specialized Pediatric Hospital (CUSPH), which is

known affectionately as the “Japanese hospital”.

Project for Construction of Outpatient Facility at

CUSPH” is on-going.

JICA supports the implementation of the “Project for

Improvement of Inclusion of Persons with Disabilities

through Improvement of Information Accessibility”

which promotes the use of the highly advanced Digital

Accessible Information System (DAISY), which

converts books and printed titles to accessible formats

with the aim to improve information accessibility for

people with print disabilities in Egypt and the Arab

speaking world.

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Social Security

Project for Quality Improvement of Hospitals (T/C)

Study Visit on UHI Systems in Japan (Invitation Program)

Conceptual Drawing. Project for Construction of Outpatient Facility at CUSPH (Grant Aid).

JICA expert sharing Japanese knowledge in utilizing the DAISY technology with Egyptian participants

Education & Human Resources Development

32.4% youth unemployment (World Bank, 2019)

One of Egypt’s most prominent issues is the high youth unemployment rate of 32.4% (2019)

among the youth aged 15-24. On the other hand, strengthening the capacity of human

resources, especially in the public sector, is also a pressing issue. To address these issues, the

Egypt-Japan Education Partnership (EJEP) was launched during President El-Sisi’s visit to

Japan in 2016, to support the nurturing of human resources that can contribute to Egypt’s

economic and social development.

JICA is providing support to all the stages of education of the Egyptian educational system,

contributing to fostering the human resources that can contribute to Egypt’s public sector and

industrial development.

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Early Childhood Education

In cooperation with the Ministry of Social

Solidarity, JICA supports improving the

quality of Early Childhood Education with 50

target nurseries, which will in turn promote

the healthy upbringing for Egyptian children

through the dissemination of concepts such

as “Learning through Play.”

Students of EJSs and pioneer schools (existing public schools supported from the piloting phase) practicing

Tokkatsu Activities: Cleaning (left), Classroom discussion (middle), and Daily class coordinator (right).

One of the target nurseries’ children playing with

the sand. This project falls within the Technical

Cooperation scheme.

III. Human Resources Development / Improvement of Public Sector

Technical Education

For Egypt’s technical schools, where

graduates are faced with a low rate of

employment, JICA supports developing

valuable and employable graduates by

introducing practical technical education

under “the Project for Enhancement of

Technical Secondary Education”. This

comes in line with Egypt’s ambitious plan

for the Technical Education Reform.

One of the main objectives of the Project is

to strengthen the linkage between the local

companies and the technical schools.

JICA supports technical education in Egypt through

implementing the Japanese education system at the

Egyptian technical schools (Technical Cooperation).

The Project introduces guidelines for teachers to promote students to acquire competencies

such as Production according to Request, Safe Behavior, 3S (Sort, Set in order, Shine), and

Time Management. The pilot schools in Port Said and Obour are tied up with Japanese

companies operating in the surrounding areas, which encourages grasping the companies’

actual demand. JICA also supports the establishment of the new model of “Applied

Technology Schools” through the collaboration with El-Araby Group. Partnership with those

companies will guarantee the synergy between the educational output and the needs of the

labor market.

JICA’s support incorporates both technical and

financial assistance, as well as collaboration

with JICA Volunteers. The technical assistance

is extended through a team of Japanese

experts that is working inside the Ministry of

Education to transfer the knowledge and

knowhow for applying Tokkatsu activities. As

for the financial assistance, it is extended in the

form of ODA loan amounting 18.6 billion JPY

(about $168m). JICA Volunteers have visited

EJSs to provide on-the-ground assistance and

advices, as well as provided workshops on

Tokkatsu to teachers of existing public schools.

JICA Volunteer holding a workshop on

Tokkatsu activities at one of the EJSs

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Basic Education

JICA and the Ministry of Education & Technical Education agreed to introduce elements of

Japanese-style education, especially what is known as the “Tokkatsu Activities”, to develop

social, emotional, physical and academic skills of the students, in order to become responsible

members of the society. 40 Egypt-Japan Schools “EJS” have been opened as of October

2019, with more EJSs to be opened in coming years. In addition, a group of existing public

schools will also get support in introducing Japanese-style education model.

Higher Education

E-JUST is a world class university with serene learning

environment, practical-oriented world standard education, and

great academic programs. Young scholars with a vision to

transform the society through engineering and technology have

the best opportunity at E-JUST. JICA is providing enormous

support to many African graduate students which contributes to

the capacity building in Africa in the fields of engineering,

research, training and education.

I’m a proud E-JUST alumnus and beneficiary of JICA

scholarship.

Egypt-Japan University of Science and Technology

“E-JUST” was established in 2010 in New Borg El

Arab City, Alexandria, based on the bilateral

agreement between the governments of Egypt and

Japan, with the concept of a research-oriented

university introducing practical engineering

education in small number of students per classes

with international standard.

In addition to Faculty of Engineering (FoE)

postgraduate programs, undergraduate FoE and

Faculty of International Business & Humanities

(FIBH) started in 2017. Therefore, E-JUST adopts

an approach of innovative inter-disciplinary higher

education that combines the specialties in

technologies with the humanities, liberal arts and

business studies, in order to nourish graduates of

unique features and qualifications.

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The main campus of E-JUST

The academic programs in E-JUST are based on

the concept of Active Experimental Learning.

JICA has supported E-JUST for more than 10 years

the establishment and operation of the departments

and schools including implementing practical

engineering education, lab education, and seminar-

style education, in cooperation with 13 Japanese

supporting universities. JICA has dispatched Japanese

experts for the undergraduate and graduate programs,

as well as provided high-quality research equipment.

Moreover, JICA supports the scholarship program for

students from African countries at E-JUST post-

graduate schools, to strengthen the network in the

field of science, technology and innovation across

Africa. E-JUST aims at fostering human resources who

contribute to the development of industry and society

not only in Egypt, but also in the Middle East and

African countries.

Students’ Voice:

Ms. Rahma Mohamed

Undergraduate student, Faculty of Engineering, E-JUST

I got very interested to join the university and learn Industrial and Manufacturing

Engineering, as it is applying the advanced Japanese system, utilizing the top

equipment and facilities from Japan that supports innovation and scientific research.

The E-JUST has partnerships with various Japanese universities, which can give me

many opportunities to broaden my experience in the future. My goal is to finish my

Master’s Degree and join the academic staff, as well as launching my own company.

Dr. Meshack Hawi, from Kenya

Graduate student, Faculty of Engineering, E-JUST

© Mohamed Abdel Ghaffar

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In collaboration with the Ministry of Higher Education and Scientific Research, JICA is

supporting the development of the human resources of the Egyptian youth through provision

of ODA loan in order to support dispatching Egyptian students, researchers and trainees to

Japan, in order to acquire the Japanese knowledge and know-how in various fields, including

health and education in order to contribute to Egypt’s economic and social development on

the long term.

Overseas Study / Training

Research and Training Opportunities in Japan

(ODA Loan and Technical Cooperation).

Under the umbrella of the Tokyo International Conference on African Development (TICAD),

over 50 participants from Egypt have been dispatched to Japan over the years starting from

2013, until now, for the African Business Education Initiative for Youth (ABE Initiative).

Participants are expected to contribute to Egyptian industries by making use of the

knowledge and skills cultivated during their study at master’s courses at Japanese

universities, as well as internship experience at Japanese companies.

Group photo with 2 participants of ABE initiative

ABE Initiative

Reporting session of ABE participants

at JICA office

Research and Training Opportunities in Japan

(ODA Loan and Technical Cooperation).

35 years of history

Photo: JICA/ Hiroki Gomi

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* TCTP for Africa started in 1985 in Egypt. In

1998, “Japan-Egypt Triangular Technical

Cooperation Project for Promoting South-

South Cooperation in Africa“ was signed

between 2 countries, triggered by Tokyo

International Conference on African

Development (TICAD) II. Since then, Joint

Training programs have been conducted,

supported by JICA and The Egyptian Fund for

Technical Cooperation with Africa, which

became Egyptian Agency of Partnership for

Development (EAPD, 2014).

*On the Occasion of TICAD7 a Memorandum

of Cooperation was signed by the President

of JICA and the Egyptian Minister of Foreign

Affairs witnessed by the President of Egypt to

renew their commitment and open new

horizons of cooperation

Egypt conducts training programs for

Africa, guided by the pillars of Yokohama

declaration in TICAD 7, 2018. Health,

water and agriculture are the major fields

of cooperation. Economic development

and infrastructure are also important input.

Egypt shares its Japanese technological

input to expand to Africa.

Training for Africa

From an Ex-participant to a

Lecturer in an International

Course, and after attending

my first TCTP in 2010, I

utilized the knowledge and

skills to meet the needs of

my colleagues in my

Training for the Middle East

In the efforts of Egypt to support peace and

stability in the region, Egypt conducts training

courses under trilateral arrangements for

Palestinians, Iraqis and Yemenis in several

fields including water, health and electricity.

The fact that Egypt is in the same linguistic

area and is geographically close.

Dr. Josyline

Kaburi, Kenya

Medical Research

Institute (KEMRI)

workplace and the Ministry of Health in my

country Kenya. After sharing my training report,

I received an invitation from the organizers of

the JICA Egypt TCTP to share my experience

as an ex-participant, and this changed my life

since year 2012 from a participant to a lecturer

in international courses. Last year I have

worked with my colleagues on the collaboration

between KEMRI and JICA to initiate a course

on “Strengthening Laboratory Preparedness for

Building Resilience Against Public Health

Emergencies in East Africa.

My experience has led to my participation in

the development of the Kenyan biosafety

curriculum for the medical laboratory works.

Training on Integrated Management for Mother

and New-Born Ill-Health in Suez Canal University

Participants at practical training on “Fish Culture

Development”

Yemen’s training on Rural Water Supply

Signing MoC During TICAD 7

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300 volunteers

Since the first dispatch in 1996, more than 300 JICA volunteers, ranging in age from 20 to 69 with

diverse skills, have been dispatched to Egypt. The emphasis has been placed on education,

represented by the work of volunteers at nurseries, primary schools as EJSs, community schools

and other institutes where they work closely with Egyptian counterparts to share their skills and

experiences. Other fields include the areas of physical education, health, industrial manufacturing

and maintenance, community development through income generating activities, supporting

activities for persons with disabilities, Japanese language education, and more.

Message from a volunteer

“Japanese language education”

I manage the Japanese department

in the faculty of Alsun at the

university.

I teach Japanese language for about

70 Egyptian students. I also organize

some activities so those students can

practice the Japanese language

outside the classroom, such as

participating in a dance performance

at Cairo Japanese Club’s autumn

festival and in speech contests.

Students study to tell me information

about Egypt in Japanese, and I also

learn a lot from them.

“Child Education”

Occupations: Nursery Teacher, Primary School

Teacher, Youth Activities, School Management

Volunteers utilize their experiences by showing the

teachers, students, and parents Japanese style

education such as “Tokkatsu”, which focuses on

bringing out students’ own ability and opinions. Egypt

Japan Schools take the lead in implementation.

“Support for Better Living”

Occupations: Handicrafts, Marketing, Youth Activities,

Home Art and Life Improvement

Volunteers support local communities, NGOs or women’s

groups, by getting their ideas for better living in shape. They

give the necessary knowledge and skills to realize these

ideas. Above a volunteer and the group develop a new

product for income generation.

“Cultural Support”

Occupation: Japanese Language Teacher

The volunteers teach not only Japanese language, but

also Japanese culture. Many students become deeply

engaged in the lessons, with some students even

studying about Japan outside the classroom. The class

is energetically managed with active students.

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JICA’s Major Projects in Egypt

[Alexandria / Nile Delta]

Electricity Distribution System

Improvement Project (2016)

Borg El Arab International Airport

Extension Project (2016)

Project for Procurement of Education

and Research Equipment, E-JUST

(2016/ 2017)

Project for Egypt-Japan University of

Science and Technology (E-JUST)

(2008– 2019)

[Red Sea Coast]

Zafarana Wind Power Plant

Project (2003)

Gulf of El Zayt Wind Power

Plant Project (2010)

Hurghada Photovoltaic Power

Plant Project (2016)

[Suez]

Suez Canal Expansion Project

(1975)

Project for Construction of the Suez

Canal Bridge (1997)

[Upper Egypt]

Project for Construction of the New

Dirout Group of Regulators (2015)

Project for Strengthening Water

Management Transfer (2012-2016)

Improving Small-Scale Farmers' Market-

Oriented Agriculture Project (2014-2019)

Energy Control System Upgrading

Project in Upper Egypt (1983/ 2008)S

[Giza] Grand Egyptian Museum Construction Project

(2006/ 2016)

Grand Egyptian Museum Management andExhibition Project (2016 – 2020)

Grand Egyptian Museum Joint ConservationProject (2016-2019)

[Cairo]

Greater Cairo Metro Line No.4 Phase1

Project (2012)

Electricity Sector Rehabilitation and

Improvement Project (2016)

Cairo University Pediatric Hospital

Construction Project (2015)

Construction Project of the Educational

and Cultural Center (Opera House)

(1984)

Middle East Division 1, Middle East

and Europe Department, JICA

Nibancho Bldg,

5-25 Nibancho, Chiyoda-ku, Tokyo

102-8012, Japan

TEL: +81-03-5226-6828

FAX: +81-03-5226-6829

JICA Egypt Office

World Trade Center 6th Floor, 1191 Corniche El

Nile St. Boulak, Cairo, Egypt

TEL: +20-2-2574-8240

FAX: +20-2-2574-8243

URL: https://www.jica.go.jp/egypt

Facebook: https://www.facebook.com/jicaegypt

Twitter: https://twitter.com/JICAEgyptOffice

Issue Date: March 2020

Leading the World with Trust

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